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One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Next Gen Update Review

The game moves at lightning speed, and this next-generation update helps oil up the gears to keep them chugging along with the action. ― The Next Gen update for One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 adds yet more reasons to play one of - if not the - best One Piece games on the market. If you are unfamiliar with the base game, let me bring you up to speed. One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 is another in the long-run...
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This Week in Anime - LOVE AND PEACE!

Chris and Coop talk all things Trigun . ― Chris and Coop talk all things Trigun. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Full Disclosure: Coop regularly works with Discotek Media, MediaOCD, and AnimEigo, having provided copy for the recent Blu-ray releases of City Hunter 2 and Hajime no Ippo. His opinions given here ar...
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Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right Anime Series Review

There’s a slow-paced, low-stakes, soporific vibe to proceedings that means Li’l Miss Vampire Can’t Suck Right is best imbibed in small portions to avoid losing consciousness. ― Back in September 2025, when I reviewed the first volume of this anime's source manga, while I wasn't overly enamoured with it, I stated, “I think Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right is likely to translate well to anime.” Was I...
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Wash It All Away Volume 2-5 Manga Review

Near the gleaming beaches of Atami, a small cleaning service can ensure that your clothes are just as bright. ― This manga, written and illustrated by Mitsuru Hattori, has a relaxed, somewhat distanced feel, even as we run around town with Wakana. The narrative is trying to do several things at once, and some of those things it does well, while others feel like a dissonant note to the whole. To begin...
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This Week in Anime - Escalation by the Rules

Sylvia and Lucas discuss the building blocks of shounen battle series. ― Sylvia and Lucas discuss the building blocks of shounen battle series. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Crunchyroll streams Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Hunter x Hunter, Jujutsu Kaisen, and ...
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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2026, Jan 1-21

Welcome to the rankings for the Winter 2026 season! It's hard to beat Frieren, but Journal with Witch certainly seems up to the task, with every episode a home run. ― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season, based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind that these rankings a...
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Code Vein II Game Review

If the original Code Vein is “Anime Dark Souls,” Code Vein II is “Anime Elden Ring.” ― 2019's Code Vein is very much a game built on the Dark Souls foundation. It plays similarly in most ways, but two things set it apart from that series: its anime-inspired art style and its focus on plot and characters (more than on environmental storytelling and collecting brief snippets of lore from item descripti...
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This Week in Mobile Games - The Beginning of the Endfield

In the inagural entry to This Week in Mobile Games, Josh Tolentino takes a look at recently released gatcha powerhouse Arknights: Endfield. ― Hello, and welcome to the first installment of This Week in Mobile Games, Anime News Network's latest column! I'm Josh, and every couple of weeks, I'll be shining a light on the latest in mobile games. You might be wondering, "Who's this clown?" Indeed, while ...
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Record of Ragnarok Season 3 Anime Series Review

In a world where rapid changes are frequent and often unrequested, it can be comforting to have a show that is consistent almost to a fault. Record of Ragnarok Season 3 is precisely what it purports to be – no more, no less. Dear reader, I'm not completely sure how to approach this review. In part, that is because this work is exactly what it says on the tin, no surprises and no curveballs. I would...
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Answerman - MAPPA and Netflix

What does MAPPA's new arrangement with Netflix mean for anime consumers? Jerome breaks it down. ― Pochita no Osewagakari asks: "With the recently announced strategic partnership between Netflix and MAPPA, is the studio now more likely, or less likely, to be able to ensure better pay and working conditions for its animators and freelance subcontractors? Furthermore, with this deal, is MAPPA turning i...
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Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden Novels Get TV Anime in October

Honoka Inoue star as titular character in Konami Animation's adaptation of Umikaze Minamino's novels ― A website opened on Wednesday to announce the television anime adaptation of Umikaze Minamino's Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden (Kyōran Reijō Nia Liston: Byōjaku Reijō ni Tenseishita Kami-goroshi no Bujin no Kareinaru Musō Roku) light novel series, which will premiere in October. The website also r...
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Dragon Ball's Majin Buu Voice Actor Kōzō Shioya Dies at 71

Shioya died on January 20 due to cerebral hemorrhage ― Talent agency Aoni Production announced on Wednesday that voice actor Kōzō Shioya had died on January 20 due to cerebral hemorrhage. He was 71. His immediate family held a private funeral service. Shioya was born in Kagoshima Prefecture on August 18, 1955. He was the older brother of fellow voice actor Yoku Shioya.Shioya is well-known as the voic...
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Megami "Isekai Tensei Nani ni Naritai Desu ka" Ore "Yūsha no Rokkotsu de" Novels Get April TV Anime

Atsushi Abe, M.A.O, all-star cast voice Antai's story of hero repeatedly reincarnated in bizarre forms ― Antai's Megami "Isekai Tensei Nani ni Naritai Desu ka" Ore "Yūsha no Rokkotsu de" (Goddess: "What Do You Want to Turn Into When You're Reincarnated in Another World?" Me: "Into a Hero's Rib") light novel series is inspiring a television anime which will premiere in April. The fantasy story is set ...
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Nippon Sangoku Manga Gets April TV Anime About Future Japan Split Into 3 Kingdoms

Kenshō Ono, Asami Seto, Takashi Nagasako star in Studio Kafka anime of Ikka Matsuki's manga ― Twin Engine announced on Tuesday that a television anime adaptation of Ikka Matsuki's Nippon Sangoku manga will premiere in April. The company also revealed the anime's first promotional video, teaser visual, main cast, and staff. The anime will star: Kenshō Ono as Aoteru Misumi Asami Seto as Saki Higashimac...

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Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 ‒ Episode 52

If nothing else, I’m excited to see all of the Hakari x Kirara couples-cosplay this episode is sure to inspire come convention season.
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Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Game's Trailer Reveals Switch 2 Release on March 26

New version of Virtua Fighter 5 launched for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam on October 30 ― SEGA's YouTube channel began streaming a Nintendo Switch 2 trailer for Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage, a new version of the Virtua Fighter 5 3D fighting game, on Thursday. The game will launch for the Switch 2 on March 26. The open beta test for the Switch 2 version will take place from February 18-...
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To Your Eternity Season 3 Anime Reveals New Promo Video, Visual to Preview 'Final Stage' of 'This World' Arc

3rd season debuted on October 4 ― The staff for the television anime of Yoshitoki Ōima's To Your Eternity (Fumetsu no Anata e) manga revealed a new visual and the third promotional video on Friday for the third anime season to preview the "final stage" of the "This World" arc. The third season debuted on October 4 on the NHK General channel. Crunchyroll is streaming the anime as it airs and is also s...
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A Tale of the Secret Saint TV Anime Delayed from April to October

Staff state delay is "in order to aim to provide a more enjoyable work for everyone" ― The official website for the television anime of storywriter Touya and illustrator chibi's A Tale of the Secret Saint (Tensei Shita Daiseijo wa, Seijo de Aru Koto wo Hitakakusu) light novel series revealed on Friday the anime is delayed from April to October "in order to aim to provide a more enjoyable work for eve...
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'Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble?' TV Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members

New visual also revealed ― The official website for Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble?, the anime based on Akira Konno's Kujima Utaeba Ie Hororo manga, revealed on Friday a new visual and three more cast members. The new cast members include: Yōhei Azakami as Suguru Kouda, Arata's older brother who failed his university entrance exam, and has now become gloomy and overly worried. He spends his da...
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Rich Girl Caretaker Anime Confirms TV Format, July Debut in Promo Video

Staff, cast also revealed ― The official website for the anime adaptation of author Yusaku Sakaishi and illustrator Sakura Miwabe's Saijo no Osewa light novel series revealed on Friday the anime will debut in July, and will air on television. The website also revealed a teaser promotional video, as well as the main staff and cast. The anime will star Yūto Uemura as Itsuki Tomonari and Konomi Kohara a...
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'Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu!' TV Anime Debuts in April

― The staff for the television anime of Watomura's Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu! (I'm Home, Sorry for the Intrusion!) manga revealed on Friday that the anime will premiere on television in April.The romantic comedy manga's story centers on Rinko, a 24-year-old office worker and closeted otaku who lives alone in an apartment complex. Despite her busy work life, she finds time to unwind by reading her favor...
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ANN 2026 Reader Survey

Time for our annual reader survey. As a thank you for filling out this massive survey, we're giving away ANN subscriptions to 100 randomly selected people who fill it out.
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Fate/Grand Order Arcade Game Ends Operation in March

Game launched in Japan in July 2018, will have Sega collaboration before end of operation ― The official website for Type-Moon's Fate/Grand Order Arcade game revealed on Thursday the game will end operation on March 30 at 25:59 (effectively on March 31 at 1:59 a.m.). Afterward, all game modes will become unplayable. Before the game ends operation, in March the game will have a collaboration event wit...
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Boichi Draws New Rokudenashi Blues Manga

Manga centering on battle between Onizuka, Kasai will launch this summer ― Shueisha's Grand Jump magazine revealed on Friday that Boichi will draw a new manga for Masanori Morita's Rokudenashi Blues manga. Morita is credited for the original work. The manga is titled Rokudenashi Blues Gaiden: Onikazura and will launch in Grand Jump this summer. Morita stated on X/Twitter on Friday that the manga is s...

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Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Kōzō Shioya's Death, Part II

Creators, artists, & fans came together for their farewells. ― January 28 marked a sad day for anime fans around the world with the news of prolific voice actor Kōzō Shioya's death. His works are beloved around the world, and professionals and fans alike have taken to social media to express their tributes to the late Shioya. Gundam The Gundam official website offered condolences to Kozo Shioya and ...
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Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Kōzō Shioya's Death, Part I

Creators, artists, & fans came together for their farewells ― The world lost a veteran anime voice actor with the announcement of Kōzō Shioya's death on January 28. He is best known for his roles as Majin Buu and Gurd from Dragon Ball Z, Abura Sumashi and Konaki Jijii in the Gegege no Kitaro franchise, Dr. Sewashi in Mazinger Z: Infinity, and Genzo in the One Piece franchise, among many others. His ...
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New Ghost in the Shell Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, July Debut, More Staff

Taisei Iwasaki, Ryō Konishi, Yuki Kanesaka compose music ― The staff for The Ghost in the Shell (Kōkaku Kidōtai The Ghost in the Shell), Science Saru's new The Ghost in the Shell television anime series, unveiled on Friday the first promotional video, key visual, composers, and July premiere. Character designer and chief animation director Shūhei Handa illustrated the visual of Motoko Kusanagi, which...
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2nd Gundam Hathaway Film's Ending Song Is Guns N' Roses' 'Sweet Child o' Mine'

Rock band's iconic 1988 song plays in film opening today ― The official website for Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (Kidō Senshi Gundam: Senkō no Hathaway - Circe no Majo), the second film of the Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway (Kidō Senshi Gundam Senkō no Hathaway) anime project, announced on Friday that the film's ending theme song is rock band Guns N' Roses' iconic 1988 song "S...
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3rd Girls und Panzer Spinoff Film Reveals Teaser Visual, Promo Video

3rd film opens in Japan on March 6 ― The staff for the four-part theatrical anime project for Maruko Nii's Girls und Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! spinoff manga in the Girls und Panzer franchise unveiled the teaser visual and promotional video for the films' third part on Friday: The third film will open in Japan on March 6. The first two films opened on December 26 and January 30, respective...
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Live-Action Sakamoto Days Film's New Video Unveils Order Assassins' Cast

Takumi Kitamura, Yūsei Yagi, Meru Nukumi join cast ― The staff for the live-action film of Yuuto Suzuki's Sakamoto Days manga posted a new video for the film on Friday. The video reveals three more cast members, who all play assassins of the Order organization. The newly announced cast members are:Takumi Kitamura (live-action Tokyo Revengers, Yu Yu Hakusho, Let Me Eat Your Pancreas) as NagumoYūsei Ya...
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Disney Afternoon Collection Heads to Switch/Switch 2 With 2 More Games

SNES games Bonkers, Goof Troop added on February 26 digitally, May physically ― Atari and Digital Eclipse announced on Thursday that they will release The Disney Afternoon Collection of games on Switch and Switch 2 digitally on February 26, and physically in May. The re-release of the game collection will add two more games: Bonkers (Sun-L and Capcom) and Goof Troop (Capcom).   Atari and Digital Ecli...
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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End 2nd Season Anime's English Dub Debuts on January 30

Mallorie Rodak, Jill Harris, Jordan Dash Cruz return for dub on Friday ― Crunchyroll announced on Thursday that it will begin streaming the English dub for the second season of the television anime of Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe's Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Sōsō no Frieren) manga on Friday. The English dub cast (which features returning members) includes: Mallorie Rodak as Frieren Jill Harris...
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The Holy Grail of Eris ‒ Episode 4

Cecilia has fallen into the same mistake that most people seem to when it comes to Constance: she interprets the famous Grail sincerity as being synonymous with “foolishly innocent.”
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One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Next Gen Update Review

The game moves at lightning speed, and this next-generation update helps oil up the gears to keep them chugging along with the action. ― The Next Gen update for One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 adds yet more reasons to play one of - if not the - best One Piece games on the market. If you are unfamiliar with the base game, let me bring you up to speed. One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 is another in the long-run...
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Arc System Works' 'Dear Me, I Was...' Game Gets Smartphone, Switch, PC Release on February 12

Textless adventure game debuted last July for Switch 2 ― The official website for Arc System Works' Dear Me, I Was... adventure game revealed on Thursday that the game will get releases for iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on February 12. Arc System Works unveiled a new illustration by art director Taisuke Kanasaki to commemorate the new releases: The company also streamed an accolade ...
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Colopl Announces Kazuma Kaneko's Tsukuyomi Game for Switch

Offline version of TSUKUYOMI - The Divine Hunters free-to-play game launches on April 23 ― Colopl announced on Thursday a new game by character designer Kazuma Kaneko titled TSUKUYOMI, which will launch for Nintendo Switch on April 23. The deck-building role-playing game is a new offline version of Kaneko's TSUKUYOMI - The Divine Hunters free-to-play mobile and PC game. TSUKUYOMI - The Divine Hunters...
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Oshi no Ko Season 3 ‒ Episode 3

This episode is based on an unlikely premise: that a sex worker's tweet would be taken so seriously, it could put a TV show in jeopardy.
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'I.ADORE' Short Anime Reveals Final Main Cast Member

Ryōma Maruoka plays Suua Kubara in anime debuting on Friday ― The official website of Evil Line Records label's "I.ADORE" character project has unveiled the ninth and final main cast member and the accompanying character promotional video for the project's short anime on Wednesday. Ryōma Maruoka will play Suua Kubara. The short anime will debut on Friday, and new episodes will launch on Fridays at 12...
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Live-Action Blue Lock Film Casts Kōta Nomura

Nomura plays Rensuke Kunigami in summer 2026 film ― The official X/Twitter account for the live-action film based on Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's BLUELOCK soccer manga revealed on Thursday that Kōta Nomura will play Rensuke Kunigami. The first visual shows the character, and the second visual zooms in on his eyes. The account is unveiling a new character everyday. A previous visual showed t...
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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Game's Video Reveals April 16 Launch

Video previews Mii creation, Little Quirks, facilities ― Nintendo streamed a new Direct video on Thursday for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, a new game in the Tomodachi Life series, and it reveals that the game will launch for Nintendo Switch on April 16. The video reveals details about Mii creation, quirks, and facilities: Just like in the previous game, players create Mii avatars who live virtua...
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This Week in Anime - LOVE AND PEACE!

Chris and Coop talk all things Trigun . ― Chris and Coop talk all things Trigun. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Full Disclosure: Coop regularly works with Discotek Media, MediaOCD, and AnimEigo, having provided copy for the recent Blu-ray releases of City Hunter 2 and Hajime no Ippo. His opinions given here ar...
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Hana-Kimi ‒ Episode 5

This episode hurries through its tensions curiously quickly, partially because Mizuki seems to be an unusually self-aware teenager.
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Korean Court Upholds Prison Sentence for Operator Behind Major Webtoon Piracy Site OKTOON

4.5-year prison sentence handed down by appellate court has been upheld ― South Korea's Supreme Court has finalized a prison sentence for the operator behind some of the country's largest illegal content distribution sites, including the notorious webtoon piracy platform OKTOON, marking a significant legal milestone in the fight against webtoon copyright infringement. According to Korean news agency...
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SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table ‒ Episode 4

Yuki swears she was just teasing the stuck-up (but undeniably cute) Princess who still had stuffing spilling out of her stump of an arm, and I am inclined to believe that she is telling us the truth. Probably. Maybe.
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Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Anime Casts Tomokazu Sugita

Sugita as Daidarabocchi appears in 18th episode on February 4 ― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Takeshi Okano and Shō Makura's Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube (Jigoku Sensei Nube) manga revealed a new cast member on Thursday. Tomokazu Sugita will voice the character Daidarabocchi (a giant from Japanese legends), and will appear in the anime's 18th episode on February 4.  The anime's...
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Gintama 'Yoshiwara in Flames' Compilation Film's New Promo Video Previews Kagura, Shinpachi vs. Abuto Battle Scene

Film opens on February 13 ― The staff of Shin-Gekijōban Gintama: Yoshiwara Daienjō (Gintama New Film Version: Yoshiwara in Flames), the new compilation film for the anime based on Hideaki Sorachi's Gintama manga, started streaming a new promotional video featuring the battle scene between Kagura and Shinpachi versus Abuto, on Thursday.The film will open on February 13. It will get a novel adaptation ...
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Webtoon Views for Judge Lee Han-young Surge Following Live-Action Series Release

Views for original webtoon increased more than 20-fold ― The webtoon adaptation of Judge Han-young Lee has seen a dramatic spike in readership following the release of its live-action series adaptation on January 2. According to Naver, views for the webtoon version increased more than 20-fold during the first two weeks after the live-action series premiered, reflecting renewed attention across the f...
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Kemonomichi Artists Launch New Manga Adaptation

Tensei Bonjin no Eiyū Sakusei Kyōshitsu manga debuts on February 26 ― The March issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Shonen Ace magazine announced on Monday Kemonomichi artists Mo-suke Mattaku and Yumeuta will launch a manga adaptation of Kishu's Tensei Bonjin no Eiyū Sakusei Kyōshitsu (The Classroom for Creating Heroes from Reincarnated Ordinary People) web story in the April issue on February 26. Kishu lau...
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Toonami Adds Blue Lock, Tokyo Revengers Anime in February

Toonami airs Blue Lock at 1:00 a.m., Tokyo Revengers at 1:30 a.m. ― Adult Swim's Toonami programming block revealed on January 24 that it will air both the Blue Lock and Tokyo Revengers anime in the United States starting on February 7 (effectively, February 8). The schedule for February 7 is (all times EDT): 12:00 a.m. – Primal Season 3 12:30 a.m. – Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 1:00 a.m. –...
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Dreaming Freedom Webtoon Gets Short-Form Live-Action Series

DIA K-pop girl group member Chae-won Kwon stars in series about bullied student ― The webtoon Dreaming Freedom is set to receive a live-action adaptation in the form of a short-form drama series. The webtoon, serialized between 2021 and 2025, is drawn by 2L. Actor Seon-ho Yoo stars as Siyun, a figure who exists between the dream world and the real world. Ju-ha Yeo plays Jeongmin, who begins to plot ...
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Phantom Busters Manga Takes 2-Month Break, Returns in April

Author Neoshoco takes break after getting overworked ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Shueisha's Jump SQ. magazine announced on Wednesday that Neoshoco's Phantom Busters manga will go on a two-issue break, and will not publish new chapters in the magazine's March and April issues. The manga is scheduled to return in the magazine's May issue that will ship on April 3.Neoshoco also annou...
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Midori Days' Kazurou Inoue Launches New Manga on February 28

Inoue to launch bishōjo gun action manga Uchū Banchō Jagasaki ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Nihonbungeisha's Comic Heaven magazine revealed on Thursday that manga author Kazurou Inoue will launch a new bishōjo gun action manga titled Uchū Banchō Jagasaki (Space Leader Jagasaki) in the magazine's 100th issue, which Nihonbungeisha will publish on February 28. The magazine revealed a pr...
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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Back at #8 in Japan

"Kimi to Idol Precure Live 2025 You & I We're IDOL PRECURE," Ensemble Stars!! Dream Live 9th Tour 'Trapezium #Orion,' Paprika in mini theater rankings Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, re-entered the top 10 at #8 in its 28th weekend. The film earned 49,405,900 yen (about US$322,600) from Frida...

Keiji Inafune's comcept Game Company Announces Dissolution

Level5 comcept was already dissolved in May 2025 following founder Keiji Inafune's departure ― The January 29 issue of the Japanese government's Kanpo gazette revealed the comcept video game development company has been dissolved, after a January 13 general shareholder's meeting made the decision.Level-5 already dissolved the company's successor, LEVEL5 comcept, in May 2025, following founder Keiji I...
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Compile Heart Unveils Villion:Code Game With June 25 Release

Tadashi Satomi, Tsukasa Masuko, Ilya Kuvshinov work on PS4/PS5/Switch/Switch 2 game ― Game developer Compile Heart unveiled the title of its new "school RPG" as Villion:Code on Thursday, and also revealed a website and trailer for the game. The trailer reveals some gameplay footage, and reveals the game's June 25 release date for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, and Switch 2. The game's story is...

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder's Talking Flower Is Now Real

The plant is ready to comment on your life ― Nintendo announced pre-orders for the Super Mario Bros. Wonder's Talking Flower figure began on January 22. An accompanying video notes the figure will speak twice an hour. However, fans can also tap a button on the Talking Flower's pot to have it speak. The figure can also be programmed to be silent, set a wake-up time, or go into night-time mode. A music...
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Live-Action Chiruran: Shinsengumi Requiem Show's Teaser Reveals March 26-27 Debut

2 episodes to air as specials on TBS, before series continues on U-NEXT streaming service ― The official website for the live-action adaptation of Eiji Hashimoto and Shinya Umemura's Chiruran: Shinsengumi Requiem (Chiruran: Shinsengumi Chinkon-ka) manga began streaming a teaser video on Thursday. The teaser reveals that the adaptation will premiere with two "Edo Seishun-hen" (Coming of Age in Edo Arc...
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Seven Seas Licenses Love Tattoo, Mii-chan and Yamada-san, 7 More Titles

Also licensed: I Don't Know, Yoshida-san, An Ordinary Guy's Crazy Modern Dungeon Survival!, Dinosaur Sanctuary: Let's Go to Dinoland picture book, more ― Seven Seas announced the following licenses on Wednesday: Title: I Abandoned My Engagement Because My Sister is a Tragic Heroine audiobook Creator: Fuyutsuki Koki, Haduki Futaba (with narration by Mirai) Release Date: February 19 (volume 1, Siren im...
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Be Cool Like JoJo's Noriaki Kakyoin with These Sunglasses

Sunglasses do not come with cherries to "rero rero" ― The Jojo's Bizarre Adventure franchise and Premium Bandai announced that pre-orders for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders character Noriaki Kakyoin's sunglasses have begun on Monday. The sunglasses are slated for release in July. Kakyoin's sunglasses will come with a cleaning cloth and case. The cleaning cloth will have Kakyoin's name a...
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Director Asuka Dokai Reveals New Short Anime in Trailer

Moshi, Kore Kara Umareru no Nara to play as part of GEMNIBUS vol.2 anthology film ― Toho Movies announced with a trailer and key visual on Wednesday that director Asuka Dokai (Geinin Anime Kantoku) is directing the short anime "Moshi, Kore Kara Umareru no Nara" (If We Were to be Born from Now On) as part of Toho's GEMNIBUS vol.2 anthology film. The film plays for one week at the Toho Cinemas Hibiya t...

Deadline: Netflix 'on Board' to Distribute Live-Action Gundam Film

Sydney Sweeney, Noah Centineo also reportedly starring in latest incarnation of project ― Entertainment news website Deadline reported on Wednesday that Netflix "is on board to distribute" the latest incarnation of Sunrise and Legendary Pictures' live-action Gundam film project. Deadline's report also lists Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Immaculate) and Noah Centineo (To All...
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WEBTOON and Xbox Launch Sea of Thieves Webcomic Miniseries

Both companies run limited-time cross-platform promotional event ― WEBTOON Entertainment and Xbox have partnered to expand the Sea of Thieves game's universe with Sea of Thieves: The Last Bite, a new original webcomic miniseries now available on WEBTOON's English-language platform. Set within the pirate fantasy world of Sea of Thieves, the miniseries introduces a new crew, a sinking ship, and a myste...
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Keigo Maki's NakiNagi Manga Ends

Series debuted in April 2025 ― Kodansha's Magazine Pocket service published the final chapter of Keigo Maki's NakiNagi manga on Wednesday. Maki debuted the manga in April 2025 on Kodansha's Magazine Pocket manga service. Kodansha published the manga's third compiled book volume on December 9. K Manga publishes the series in English. Kodansha USA will also publish the series in fall 2026. The company...
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Bamboo Blade's Masahiro Totsuka Launches New Swimming Manga

Aqua Puella manga centers on former swimming competitor turned high school swim team coach ― Manga creators Masahiro Totsuka and Yui Suga launched a new manga titled Aqua Puella -Shikinomori Kōkō Suieibu- (Aqua Puella -Shikinomori High School Swim Team-) on Kadokawa's Comic Walker website on Saturday. Totsuka is writing the story, and Suga is drawing the art.The manga centers on Konta, once a promisi...
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Yae Utsumi Launches New Series in February

Hundred Note -Ugly Duck- debuts on February 4 ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Kodansha's Magazine Pocket announced on Wednesday that Until Your Bones Rot manga creator Yae Utsumi will launch a new mystery series on the platform titled Hundred Note -Ugly Duckling- on February 4.Utsumi launched the Shiganbana manga in Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine in May 2024. The series moved to Yan...
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Kill Blue TV Anime Casts Daisuke Sakuma as Shin Kohazame

Anime debuts in April ― The staff for the television anime of Tadatoshi Fujimaki's Kill Blue manga announced on Wednesday that it has cast Daisuke Sakuma (pictured below) as Shin Kohazame, a pink-haired assassin from the Chinese organization Yugang. The anime will debut on TV Tokyo and its affiliates in April. Shunsuke Takeuchi will voice the protagonist (adult) Juzo Ogami. The cast also includes: Yū...
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BookWalker Global Service Launches New Global English Store, LCP DRM System in February

New website acts as dedicated English content hub ― Kadokawa's BookWalker Global store announced on Tuesday that its new rebuilt website, app, and reader will launch in February. The company also announced it will introduce a new Lightweight Content Protection (LCP) DRM system, which will allow users to access purchases through LCP-compatible reading apps outside of BookWalker. All English-language ...
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Manga Plus Adds Manaka the Human and the Slaughter Robot Manga

Series debuted on Monday ― Manga Plus announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday that it has licensed Nao Iori's Manaka the Human and the Slaughter Robot (Satsuriku Robo to Hito no Manaka) manga for release in English.The publisher describes the story:For the future her parents expect of her, Yui, a high school student, spends each day with machine-like precision. But one day, she meets a fearless g...
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A Couple of Cuckoos Manga Enters Final Arc

Romantic comedy manga launched in 2020, adapted into 2-season TV anime ― This year's ninth issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine revealed on Wednesday that Miki Yoshikawa's A Couple of Cuckoos (Kakkō no Iinazuke) manga will start its final arc. Kodansha USA Publishing publishes the manga in English, and it describes the story: 16-year-old super-studier Nagi Umino, second-year student at the Megu...
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Twilight Out of Focus 2: Afterimages in Slow Motion Manga Ends in February

Spinoff story debuted in 2019 ― Amazon Japan is listing that volume 103 of Kodansha's Honey Milk digital boys love magazine will publish the final chapter of Twilight Out of Focus 2: Afterimages in Slow Motion (Zanzō Slow Motion), a spinoff story for Jyanome's Twilight Out of Focus (Tasogare Out Focus) BL manga series, on February 10.Kodansha USA publishes the series in English and describes the stor...
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Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube ‒ Episode 17

The episode is too brightly lit and lacking in atmosphere to even evoke the slightest of viewer unease.
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Netflix to Use Toho's New Studio for Up to 15 Productions a Year

Netflix to begin using studio in 2028 ― Netflix announced during its "Next on Netflix" event in Tokyo on Tuesday that it will begin using Toho's newly established studio starting in 2028, with up to 15 productions planned every year. The agreement is part of Netflix's ongoing collaboration with Toho. Netflix also unveiled its slate of upcoming Japanese titles, including Human Vapor, a remake of the 1...
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Kenichi the Mightiest Disciple Gets New Sequel Manga in March

Original series ended in 2014 ― Shun Matsuena announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday that he will launch a new sequel manga for Kenichi the Mightiest Disciple titled Shijō Saikyō no Deshi Kenichi 2 Tatsujin-hen (Kenichi the Mightiest Disciple 2 Masters Arc) on Shogakukan's Sunday Webry platform on March 25.Matsuena's Shijō Saikyō no Deshi Kenichi (KenIchi the Mightiest Disciple) manga ran in S...
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Crossed Hearts Licenses The Executioner of Grenimal Manga

Akisuke debuted manga in May 2023 ― Crossed Hearts, a new California-based global English publisher, announced on Wednesday that it has licensed Akisuke's The Executioner of Grenimal (Grenimal no Shokeinin) manga. The company describes the story (the image above also has more details): Humanity stands on the brink as the Grenimals rise, monsters born of corrupted desire. Lycanthropes revel in the cha...
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ALA's Outsanding Comic Award for Adults Honors Atsushi Kaneko's Search and Destroy Manga

Fantagraphics, MSX's releases of manga earn honors in "Series" category ― The American Library Association's (ALA) Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) announced its 2025 Outstanding Comics Award for Adults, and it gave Honors in the "Series" category to Fantagraphics and Mangasplaining Extra's (MSX) releases of all three volumes for Atsushi Kaneko's Search and Destroy manga. Mangasplaining be...
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Hell's Paradise Season 2 ‒ Episode 3

THIS episode feels like the true start of season two.
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'I.ADORE' Short Anime Casts Rintaro Negishi

Negishi plays Utsuro Amanogawa in anime debuting on Friday ― The official website of Evil Line Records label's "I.ADORE" character project has unveiled another cast member and the accompanying character promotional video for the project's short anime on Wednesday. Rintaro Negishi will play Utsuro Amanogawa. The short anime will debut on Friday, and new episodes will launch on Fridays at 12:00 p.m. JS...
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Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right Anime Series Review

There’s a slow-paced, low-stakes, soporific vibe to proceedings that means Li’l Miss Vampire Can’t Suck Right is best imbibed in small portions to avoid losing consciousness. ― Back in September 2025, when I reviewed the first volume of this anime's source manga, while I wasn't overly enamoured with it, I stated, “I think Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right is likely to translate well to anime.” Was I...
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Live-Action Blue Lock Film Casts Kyohei Takahashi

Takahashi plays Hyoma Chigiri in summer 2026 film ― The official X/Twitter account for the live-action film based on Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's BLUELOCK soccer manga revealed on Wednesday that Kyohei Takahashi will play Hyoma Chigiri. The first visual shows the character, and the second visual zooms in on his eyes. The account is unveiling a new character everyday. A previous visual showe...
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Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers ‒ Episode 4

Now, all that front-facing character work is being projected over a legacy series that's getting…a bit busier than I might like already.
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My Hero Academia: All's Justice Game's Trailer Unveils Full Roster

Game launches for PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC on February 6 ― Bandai Namco Entertainment America began streaming a trailer for My Hero Academia: All's Justice game, and it unveils the full roster: The roster includes Izuku Midoriya (Rising, One for All), All for One (Regular, Chaos), Tomura Shigaraki (All for One), All for One (Rewind), Himiko Toga, Dabi (Flame of Death), All Might (Armored), Katsuki Ba...
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My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 ‒ Episode 17

Koichi is still very much in over his head compared to the other heroes.
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Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None #5 [rate]
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A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation #4 [rate]
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Oshi no Ko #3 [rate]
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SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table #4 [rate]
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The Darwin Incident ‒ Episode 4

To put it another way, Charlie has committed the classic blunder: he's not acting as if he lives in a society.
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Isekai Office Worker: The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter ‒ Episode 4

There's an increasing desperation to Aresh's actions when he's with Seiichiro, from his desire to be called by his first name to his carefully correct pronunciation of Seiichiro's.
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An Adventurer's Daily Grind at Age 29 #4 [rate]
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Live-Action S and X: Confession of Therapist TV Series Shares First Look

Kento Nakajima stars in 2026 series ― Netflix Japan presented some brief footage from the live-action series of Kisei Tada's S and X: Confession of Therapist (S to X ~Therapist Shimotori Ichito no Kokuhaku) manga during its 2026 lineup unveiling event on Tuesday. The manga centers on sex therapist Ichito Shimotori, whose clinic helps clients in unwanted sexless relationships, treating erectile dysfun...
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New High School! Kimengumi Anime Reveals 2nd Character Voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi

Konishi voices Wakazō Temekono in episode 4 on Friday ― The staff for the new television anime of Motoei Shinzawa's High School! Kimengumi (High School! Funny-Face Club) manga revealed the second character voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi on Wednesday. Konishi voices Wakazō Temekono, the top gang leader of the high school (for now). The character will appear in the anime's fourth episode on Friday.   Koni...
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Live-Action Kokumin Quiz Series Reveals 2026 Debut

Takayuki Yamada stars in series ― Netflix Japan announced in a new trailer during its 2026 lineup unveiling event on Tuesday that the live-action series of Reiichi Sugimoto and Shinichi Kato's Kokumin Quiz (National Quiz) manga will premiere in 2026. The manga's story is set in a Japan where a quiz television program called the "National Quiz" holds the highest institutional power in the country, ens...
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Yowayowa Sensei Anime's Teaser Unveils 4 More Cast Members

Yurie Igoma, Yū Sasahara, Yūko Natsuyoshi, Mai Nakahara join cast of April anime ― The official website for the television anime of Kamio Fukuchi's Yowayowa Sensei (Yowayowa Teacher or Ms. Feeble) manga unveiled the anime's teaser promotional video and additional cast members on Wednesday. 🌀‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥🌀💙ティザーPV公開💙🌀‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥🌀生徒から恐れられる「こわこわ先生」は…あらゆるステータスが最弱の「よわよわ先生」だった!ちょっぴり刺激的な癒し癒されよわよわラブコメディ💞TVアニメ...
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Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden Novels Get TV Anime in October

Honoka Inoue star as titular character in Konami Animation's adaptation of Umikaze Minamino's novels ― A website opened on Wednesday to announce the television anime adaptation of Umikaze Minamino's Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden (Kyōran Reijō Nia Liston: Byōjaku Reijō ni Tenseishita Kami-goroshi no Bujin no Kareinaru Musō Roku) light novel series, which will premiere in October. The website also r...
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From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 Streams 1st Video

2nd season premieres in July ― The staff for the television anime of Shigeru Sagazaki's From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman (Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru: Tada no Inaka no Kenjutsu Shihan Datta noni, Taisei Shita Deshitachi ga Ore o Hōttekurenai Ken) light novel series revealed the first teaser visual and first promotional video for the anime's second season on Wednesday. The second se...
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Dragon Ball's Majin Buu Voice Actor Kōzō Shioya Dies at 71

Shioya died on January 20 due to cerebral hemorrhage ― Talent agency Aoni Production announced on Wednesday that voice actor Kōzō Shioya had died on January 20 due to cerebral hemorrhage. He was 71. His immediate family held a private funeral service. Shioya was born in Kagoshima Prefecture on August 18, 1955. He was the older brother of fellow voice actor Yoku Shioya.Shioya is well-known as the voic...

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Pokémon Teams with Hatsune Miku for Merchandise

See 18 Hatsune Miku trainer outfits & more ― The Pokémon franchise announced on January 23 that it is partnering with popular Vocaloid idol Hatsune Miku for its “Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku ProjectVOLTAGE” line of merchandise. The merchandise will go on sale on January 31 at Pokémon Centers and feature 18 different Hatsune Miku trainer and partner Pokémon variants. (The variants represent the 18 diff...
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Crunchyroll Adds Aldnoah.Zero Anime's English Dub With Episode 24.5 OVA

Episode 24.5 debuted in 2025 ― Crunchyroll announced on Tuesday that it has added the Aniplex USA English dub for both seasons (24 episodes) of the Aldnoah.Zero anime, as well as the new episode titled "EP 24.5 Ame no Danshō -The Penultimate Truth-" (EP 24.5 Fragment of Rain -The Penultimate Truth-), which debuted in 2025.Aldnoah.Zero (Re+), a compilation of the television anime that also includes th...
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Kumarba Anime Gets 3rd Season in April, Shifts From 3D to 2D

New team at Akatsuki Media Studio animates season, now set in Toytoyland ―  Kumarba, the television anime based on the namesake YouTube channel for kids, will have a third season which will premiere in April. Starting with this new season, the production will shift from 3D animation to 2D animation. The new season is set in Toytoyland, a town built out of toys. Kumarba and the others are invited here...
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New Kamen Rider Agito Film Opens on April 29

2001 live-action series' cast, staff reunite for Agito -Chō Nōryoku Sensō- film ― Toei unveiled on Tuesday the Agito -Chō Nōryoku Sensō- (Superpowered War) title and April 29 opening for the new Kamen Rider movie project commemorating the franchise's 55th anniversary. Toei also posted the film's teaser video and visual, main cast, and staff. ⁡  \  \\  //  /⁡  超能力アクション大作💥映画『アギトー超能力戦争ー』   公開決定&特報解禁⁡  /...
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Take a 1st Look at PokéPark Kanto Before It Opens Next Week

1st permanent outdoor Pokémon attraction to feature over 600 Pokémon on February 5 ― Several Japanese news outlets have posted photos and video from PokéPark Kanto, the first permanent outdoor Pokémon attraction, on Monday. The photos feature some of the Pokémon, attractions, and food items visitors will see at the park. A video by Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun offers a small glimpse of the over...
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2026 Doraemon Film Announces Franchise's 1st 4D Screenings

4D viewings to include motion seats, vibrations, simulated smells, water spray, lighting effects, more ― The staff for the 2026 Doraemon film, Eiga Doraemon: Shin Nobita no Kaitei Kiganjō (Doraemon the Movie: New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil), announced in a new trailer and poster on Wednesday that the franchise will feature immersive "4D" screenings for the first time with the film. T...
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Viral Hit Webtoon Gets Live-Action Series Adaptation in Japan

Live-action series premieres on May 28 ― Netflix Japan announced on Monday that Taejun Pak and Junghyun Kim's webtoon Viral Hit will get a live-action series adaptation, set for exclusive global release on May 28. Viral Hit follows Ho-bin Yoo, a high school student who is relentlessly bullied at school. After an unexpected incident, he begins broadcasting videos in which he confronts and defeats his ...
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An Adventurer's Daily Grind at Age 29 Anime Casts Saori Hayami

Hayami as Sekihime to appear in 4th episode on Wednesday ― The staff for An Adventurer's Daily Grind at Age 29, the television anime of Ippei Nara's The Daily Life of a Single 29-Year-Old Adventurer (29-Sai Dokushin Chūken Bōkensha no Nichijō) manga, revealed on Monday that Saori Hayami will join the cast as Sekihime, a Medusa with the ability to turn anything reflected in her eyes into stone. Sekihi...
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Jujutsu Kaisen Anime Announces Concert Tour in Europe, North America

Show features live performances of music from all 3 seasons ― Toho Animation announced on Tuesday that the Jujutsu Kaisen anime will get a concert tour across Europe and North America in June. The show will feature live music performances from all three seasons of the anime including a special Season 3 encore created for the tour. The company streamed a trailer:   The tour begins on June 3 in Europe ...
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Nintendo's Virtual Boy Service on Switch/Switch 2 to Add Unreleased Games Zero Racers, D-Hopper

"Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics" service launches on February 17 with 7 games ― Nintendo began streaming on Tuesday a trailer for its upcoming "Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics" app for its "Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack" paid membership service, and it reveals that the previously unreleased Zero Racers and D-Hopper games will launch for the first time on the service in 2026. The video also...
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Saturn Awards Nominates Attack on Titan: The Last Attack, Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, More Films

Also: The Colors Within, Solo Leveling Season 2, Kpop Demon Hunters ― The Saturn Awards — the awards that honor the best science fiction, horror, and fantasy movies and television programs of the year — announced the nominations for the 53rd annual awards on Tuesday. The nominees for Best International Animated Film include Attack on Titan the Movie: The Last Attack, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Ar...
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Creepy Nuts Announce 1st North American Tour for April

Tour begins at Coachella on April 10 ― Japanese hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts announced on Tuesday that they are going on their first North American tour, starting on April 10 with their appearance at this year's Coachella event. The group will also perform at Coachella on April 17. Ticket sales for Creepy Nuts North America Tour 2026 begin on Friday. Their tour dates are: April 10 — Coachella Valley Music...
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In the Clear Moonlit Dusk ‒ Episode 3

Discussion questions: What does it mean for Ichimura to set the pace for this relationship?
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Crunchyroll to Stream Star Detective Precure! Anime

23rd main Precure anime begins streaming on Saturday ― Crunchyroll announced on Tuesday that it will stream the Star Detective Precure!, the 23rd main anime entry in the Precure franchise, on Saturday in North America, Central America, South America, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and CIS. The anime will debut on Sunday on ABC TV, TV Asahi and its affiliate channels at 8:30 a...
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GKIDS Screens HypnosisMic -Division Rap Battle- Interactive Movie in Select U.S. Regal Theaters in on February 27

Trailer streamed for interactive anime film ― GKIDS announced on Tuesday that it will screen Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Interactive Movie, described as "Japan's first interactive film," on February 27 in 15 Regal theaters in the following U.S. states: New York, California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Nevada. The company streamed a trailer: T...
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Fate/strange Fake ‒ Episode 4

This week, we dive full steam into the chaos of this Holy Grail War with our first non-one-on-one battle.
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'I.ADORE' Short Anime Unveils 2 More Cast Members

Masaya Miyazaki, Takahide Ishii join cast of anime debuting on Friday ― The official website of Evil Line Records label's (Hypnosis Mic) "I.ADORE" character project has unveiled two more cast members and the accompanying character promotional videos for the project's short anime on Monday and Tuesday. The project revealed Masaya Miyazaki as Panda Onmyo on Monday: The project revealed Takahide Ishii a...
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Wash It All Away Volume 2-5 Manga Review

Near the gleaming beaches of Atami, a small cleaning service can ensure that your clothes are just as bright. ― This manga, written and illustrated by Mitsuru Hattori, has a relaxed, somewhat distanced feel, even as we run around town with Wakana. The narrative is trying to do several things at once, and some of those things it does well, while others feel like a dissonant note to the whole. To begin...
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Live-Action Blue Lock Film Casts Kaito Sakurai

Sakura plays Meguru Bachira in summer 2026 film ― The official X/Twitter account for the live-action film based on Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's BLUELOCK soccer manga revealed on Tuesday that Kaito Sakurai will play Meguru Bachira. The first visual shows the character, and the second visual zooms in on his eyes. The account is unveiling a new character everyday. A previous visual showed the ...
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Golden Kamuy Final Season ‒ Episode 53

Golden Kamuy is rapidly becoming the anime I’m most excited to watch week after week, and I love that it’s finally earning the flowers I’ve longed to shower it with.
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'Final' Utawarerumono Game to Launch on May 28

The official website for Famitsu reported on Tuesday that Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Michishirube (Utawarerumono: The Guidepost to White), the new entry in the Utawarerumono visual novel series, will launch for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam on May 28. Aquaplus executive producer Naoya Shimokawa also confirmed in an interview with Famitsu that the upcoming game is the "final wor...
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The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen Season 2 Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, 2 New Cast Members

2nd season casts Shinnosuke Tachibana as Leon, Hikaru Midorikawa as Cedric ― The official website for the television anime of Tenichi and Suzunosuke's The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior (Higeki no Genkyō to naru Saikyō Gedō Last Boss Joō wa Min no tame ni Tsukushimasu.) light novel series revealed on Tuesday the first promotional video, new cast members, and character visua...
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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 ‒ Episode 2

This episode shows how a little story can tell a lot.
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This Week in Anime - Escalation by the Rules

Sylvia and Lucas discuss the building blocks of shounen battle series. ― Sylvia and Lucas discuss the building blocks of shounen battle series. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Crunchyroll streams Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Hunter x Hunter, Jujutsu Kaisen, and ...
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Wash It All Away ‒ Episode 4

While I’m not exactly wowed yet, there’s enough substance here to pique my interest.
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The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter #4 [rate]
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You and I Are Polar Opposites ‒ Episode 3

As much as Miyu's cartoon antics helped to carry the first two episodes, it's great to see that the rest of the cast can also pull their weight
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Isekai∞Isekai Crossover Game Ends Service on April 27

Players could assemble characters from different isekai titles in game which launched last January ― The official website of COLOPL's Isekai∞Isekai: Tsugi wa Dono Sakuhin wo, Atsumeyо̄. (Which Work Should We Collect Next?) free-to-play game announced on Tuesday that the game and the Isekai∞Isekai BBS: Kyо̄ wa Dono Sakuhin wo, Katarо̄ ka. (Which Work Should We Talk About Next?) message board will both...
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Megami "Isekai Tensei Nani ni Naritai Desu ka" Ore "Yūsha no Rokkotsu de" Novels Get April TV Anime

Atsushi Abe, M.A.O, all-star cast voice Antai's story of hero repeatedly reincarnated in bizarre forms ― Antai's Megami "Isekai Tensei Nani ni Naritai Desu ka" Ore "Yūsha no Rokkotsu de" (Goddess: "What Do You Want to Turn Into When You're Reincarnated in Another World?" Me: "Into a Hero's Rib") light novel series is inspiring a television anime which will premiere in April. The fantasy story is set ...
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Nippon Sangoku Manga Gets April TV Anime About Future Japan Split Into 3 Kingdoms

Kenshō Ono, Asami Seto, Takashi Nagasako star in Studio Kafka anime of Ikka Matsuki's manga ― Twin Engine announced on Tuesday that a television anime adaptation of Ikka Matsuki's Nippon Sangoku manga will premiere in April. The company also revealed the anime's first promotional video, teaser visual, main cast, and staff. The anime will star: Kenshō Ono as Aoteru Misumi Asami Seto as Saki Higashimac...
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Evangelion Festival to Present Voice Drama Reuniting 17 Cast Members

Exclusive voice drama performed at 30th anniversary festival's day 2 on February 22 ― The staff for the "Evangelion:30+; 30th Anniversary of Evangelion" festival, the first festival event for the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise, announced on Tuesday that the event's stage area will present an exclusive voice drama on its second day, February 22. The tentatively titled "Cast Performance Spinoff Voic...
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Baki-Dou Anime Reveals February 26 Debut on Netflix

All 13 episodes available on debut ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the anime adaptation of Keisuke Itagaki's first Baki-Dou manga revealed on Tuesday the anime's main visual and February 26 worldwide streaming debut on Netflix. The anime's 13 episodes will be available all at once.  Naoya Uchida will star in the anime as Miyamoto Musashi. Itagaki's original Baki The Grappler martial a...

Kyoto Animation's Sparks of Tomorrow TV Anime Unveils Exclusive Netflix July Debut

Anime's new visual also unveiled ― The staff for the television anime of Hiro Yūki's Sparks of Tomorrow (20 Seiki Denki Mokuroku) novel announced on Tuesday that the anime will premiere in July, and will exclusively stream worldwide on Netflix. The announcement also featured a new visual: The anime will star Yūma Uchida as Kihachi Sakamoto and Sora Amamiya as Inako Momokawa.Minoru Ōta (key animator f...
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